Our community’s youngest learners started school recently through Mahtomedi Community Education’s preschool program, Mahtomedi Area Preschool (MAP). Buses arrived at Wildwood Elementary School filled with children in fluorescent vests, while others arrived holding hands with their parents. 

Early Learning Supervisor Angie Lundblad said, "Our Early Childhood Team was excited to welcome new preschool students and families into our classrooms. In our first two weeks of school, we focus on building our classroom community, learning names, exploring with materials, and learning the classroom and school-wide routines. It is an exciting time for educators and students." Check out these photos of our preschool students' first day of school.

Coming together to invest in our community, Mahtomedi Community Education worked with numerous public and private entities to create a Safe-Routes-to-School (SRTS) plan. Their work resulted in Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBS) and sidewalks added near O. H. Anderson Elementary School. 

“These newly installed sidewalks separate moving vehicles from pedestrians, bikers and rollers while the RRFBs alert drivers to people who are crossing the street,” shared Community Education Director Kate Andersen and Principal Susie Prather in their published letter to the White Bear Press. See the RRFBs in action, set to the tune Safety Dance in this fun video! 

We are excited to welcome new staff members to Mahtomedi Community Education!  Two new Middle School Coordinators were hired: Sammy Wallace for enrichment programs and Stephanie Groff for athletics. Click here to watch a fun introduction video. 

Sammy is a Class of 2016 Zephyr alum who worked for Mahtomedi Adventure Club. Stephanie has over 20 years of experience in community education - including the past two years with Mahtomedi. Fun Facts: Stephanie has a Morkie (part Maltese, part Yorkshire Terrier) named Reagan, and Sammy has a lab named Viking.

More recently, Adam McFarlane joined as the Communications and Engagement Coordinator. Kylie Nyman arrives next Monday as the administrative assistant to Mahtomedi Community Education. We hope you’ll give a warm welcome to our new staff when you see them!

Don't miss these classes and events starting soon!
Class descriptions and registration are always available at https://mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com/

⭐️October 8: You and Me: Boo Bash Art Class 
⭐️October 14 Community Lunch
⭐️Nov. 5: Ashland Theater’s production of PRESS START
⭐️In-Person and Virtual: Driver’s Ed

In our beginning gymnastics program, young gymnasts have an excellent teacher and inspiration, Zephyr gymnastics assistant coach and Mahtomedi alum Ashley Walsh. These classes explore the basic skills of tumbling, balance beam, and uneven bars. Click to see photos from a recent class. If your child loves gymnastics, join us for our newly-added Junior Zephyr Gymnastics Clinic hosted by Mahtomedi High School’s gymnastics team - the event is an annual fundraiser for the team. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can sign up for one or both Saturdays: October 26 and November 16. Undefeated in the regular season for the past ten years, the Zephyr gymnastics team is one of Minnesota’s top high school programs. During the event, students will participate in fun stations and games! The clinic is open to all skill levels, including newcomers. Register here for the Junior Zephyrs Gymnastics Clinic.

The Zephyr Show Stoppers Club connects Mahtomedi students to live theater. They recently attended Back to the Future - the Musical at the Orpheum in Minneapolis. They’ve enjoyed shows at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, the Guthrie Theater, the Ordway, and other local theaters. 

On October 24, Show Stoppers will bring ComedySportz Improv to the high school for a public event.  This year, the ComedySportz performance is the only Show Stoppers event open to the public. Tickets are $24 each. Registration is open at Mahtomedi Eleyo. Register here for the Show Stoppers’ ComedySportz event.

The Zephyr Cooking Club resumes next month. The club is for MMS students who love to cook or want to learn how. No experience is necessary, the tools and ingredients are provided! Students make a drink recipe plus a sweet or savory recipe. Past recipes range from fettuccine alfredo, milkshakes, and red velvet cakes. Class starts right after school (2:50 pm). The first session is Friday, October 11. Click here to register for the MMS Cooking Club.

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